Star Trak Entertainment
Encyclopedia
Star Trak Entertainment is a record label
, founded by record producers Chad Hugo
and Pharrell Williams
in 2001. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group
, and is distributed by Interscope Records
.
' duo of Pharrell Williams
and Chad Hugo
. The label was partially funded by Arista Records
in a joint-venture. Pharrell would sign longtime friends, Clipse
, a duo of brothers Malice and Pusha-T. Their debut album, Lord Willin'
, was released in 2002 led by the hits, "Grindin
'", and "When the Last Time
." After the success of the album, the label would sign Kelis
, Vanessa Marquez
, Fam-Lay
, N.E.R.D., and pop rock band Spymob, who provided backing instruments for N.E.R.D's debut album In Search Of.... The label released a compilation album during the summer of 2003, entitled, The Neptunes Present... Clones
. In late 2003, Star Trak Entertainment released the highly-successful album, Tasty, by Kelis led by the hit single "Milkshake
." In early 2004, distributor Arista Records dropped their imprint Star Trak Entertainment, which then linked with EMI
's Virgin Records
for a new distribution deal. The first release from this deal was Fly or Die
by N.E.R.D..
to a distribution deal and soared to new heights behind veteran Doggystyle Records rapper, Snoop Dogg
. A few months later, Star Trak Entertainment left EMI's Virgin Records before completing a year with the label. They ended up moving operations over to Geffen Records
and Interscope Records
. Here, they would release Snoop Dogg's album, R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece. The album was led by "Drop It Like Its Hot", which would be yet another hit single for the fledgling label. This album would go Platinum like all other Star Trak Entertainment releases. It also had many other hit singles. After the album's release, the label was in a surplus and could afford to spend money on new things, so they signed underground Houston, Texas
rapper Slim Thug
and in 2005, he released his debut album, Already Platinum
. This album would give Star Trak Entertainment yet another monster hit, "Like A Boss
", and "I Ain't Heard of That."
and Robin Thicke
to their roster. The label has been under scrutiny for poor management which inevitably led to it's decline.
. The album provided another two hits for the label and capitilazed what is the Neptunes sound. These singles were "Can I Have It Like That
", with Gwen Stefani
, and "Number One
", with Kanye West
. Other releases in 2006 were Robin Thicke's second album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke
, which featured the hit, "Lost Without U
." The last 2006 release was Clipse
's second album, Hell Hath No Fury
, the album featured another hit for the label, "Mr. Me Too
." This was their first release through their Re-Up Records imprint. Because of constant delays on the album's release date, and a small amount of production, then low record sales, Clipse asked for their release from the Jive Records
label with in terms released them from Star Trak Entertainment moving their Re-Up Records imprint to Columbia Records
. Star Trak Entertainment has since signed Teyana Taylor to their roster, along with Chester French
, Natasha Ramos, and Jack Venom. In 2007, Kenna
released his album, Make Sure They See My Face
. Releases for 2008 Included N*E*R*D and Robin Thicke
. Releases for 2009 included Chester French
, Teyana Taylor, Kenna
, Clipse
and Teriyaki Boyz
.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, founded by record producers Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo
Charles Edward Hugo is an American musician and record producer. He is best known as one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes and as a member of the funk/rock band N.E.R.D. He is a saxophonist, pianist and guitarist...
and Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams , commonly known simply as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music...
in 2001. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
, and is distributed by Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
.
Beginnings
Star Trak Entertainment was formed in 2001 by The NeptunesThe Neptunes
The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
' duo of Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams , commonly known simply as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music...
and Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo
Charles Edward Hugo is an American musician and record producer. He is best known as one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes and as a member of the funk/rock band N.E.R.D. He is a saxophonist, pianist and guitarist...
. The label was partially funded by Arista Records
Arista Records
Arista was an American record label. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operated under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records...
in a joint-venture. Pharrell would sign longtime friends, Clipse
Clipse
Clipse is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based hip hop duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is heavily affiliated with production team The Neptunes and signed to Star Trak Entertainment.- Exclusive Audio Footage :The Thornton brothers were born in The Bronx, New...
, a duo of brothers Malice and Pusha-T. Their debut album, Lord Willin'
Lord Willin'
Lord Willin' is the debut album from Virginia hip-hop duo Clipse. Released in late 2002, the album was certified gold by the RIAA on October 1, 2002...
, was released in 2002 led by the hits, "Grindin
Grindin'
"Grindin" is the second single from the Virginia Beach rap duo Clipse. The song was produced by The Neptunes and featured on the Clipse's debut album, Lord Willin...
'", and "When the Last Time
When the Last Time
"When the Last Time" is the second official single from the Clipse's album Lord Willin. It reached #19 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group's highest-charting single. The video features a freestyle from comedian Shawty.-Charts:...
." After the success of the album, the label would sign Kelis
Kelis
Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers (born August 21, 1971 is an American musical artist. She is a BRIT Award, Q Award and NME Award winner and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She has had nine top 10 singles on the UK Singles Chart...
, Vanessa Marquez
Vanessa Marquez (singer)
Vanessa Marquez is an American pop singer.She is best known being featured on singer Justin Timberlake's song "Rock Your Body", and background vocals on his song "I'm Lovin' It"....
, Fam-Lay
FAM-LAY
Nathaniel Johnson, also known as Fam-Lay is an American rapper from Norfolk, Virginia. Signed to The Neptunes' Star Trak imprint, he first gained notoriety through several guest appearances he made on various Neptunes-related projects, including the Clipse's debut album Lord Willin in 2002...
, N.E.R.D., and pop rock band Spymob, who provided backing instruments for N.E.R.D's debut album In Search Of.... The label released a compilation album during the summer of 2003, entitled, The Neptunes Present... Clones
The Neptunes Present... Clones
Clones is an album of songs from various artists, produced by the production duo of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, known as The Neptunes. It was released on August 19, 2003, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart...
. In late 2003, Star Trak Entertainment released the highly-successful album, Tasty, by Kelis led by the hit single "Milkshake
Milkshake (song)
"Milkshake" is a song by American recording artist Kelis and the lead single from her third studio album, Tasty. The song was released in the United States on August 25, 2003, by Star Trak and Arista Records, and internationally on November 24. It was written and produced by The Neptunes, a duo...
." In early 2004, distributor Arista Records dropped their imprint Star Trak Entertainment, which then linked with EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
's Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
for a new distribution deal. The first release from this deal was Fly or Die
Fly or Die
Fly or Die is the second album for rock band N*E*R*D consisting of Pharrell and Chad Hugo of production team the Neptunes and Shay Haley released on March 23, 2004.-Production:...
by N.E.R.D..
Addition of Snoop Dogg
In mid-2004, Star Trak signed EMI cousin label, Doggystyle RecordsDoggystyle Records
Doggy Style Records is a record label founded by Snoop Dogg in 1995.-History:...
to a distribution deal and soared to new heights behind veteran Doggystyle Records rapper, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
. A few months later, Star Trak Entertainment left EMI's Virgin Records before completing a year with the label. They ended up moving operations over to Geffen Records
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
and Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
. Here, they would release Snoop Dogg's album, R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece. The album was led by "Drop It Like Its Hot", which would be yet another hit single for the fledgling label. This album would go Platinum like all other Star Trak Entertainment releases. It also had many other hit singles. After the album's release, the label was in a surplus and could afford to spend money on new things, so they signed underground Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
rapper Slim Thug
Slim Thug
Stayve Jerome Thomas , better known as Slim Thug, Boss Hogg or Thug Boss, is an American rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, "Still Tippin'"....
and in 2005, he released his debut album, Already Platinum
Already Platinum
- Samples :* "3 Kings"** "Secretary" by Betty Wright* "Miss Mary"** "A Moment With You" by George Michael- Chart history :Album...
. This album would give Star Trak Entertainment yet another monster hit, "Like A Boss
Like a Boss
"Like a Boss" is the tenth track with jarden innit and fourth single from The Lonely Island's debut album Incredibad. The song is a parody of the first official single from Slim Thug's first album Already Platinum, also named 'Like a Boss'...
", and "I Ain't Heard of That."
Decline
After the release of Slim Thug's album, Geffen Records was partially absorbed into Interscope Records, which moved Star Trak Entertainment into an exclusive distribution deal with Interscope Records and ended all association with Geffen Records as Snoop Dogg decided to stay with them and took his Doggystyle Records imprint with him. During this time, the label added KennaKenna
Kenna Zemedkun, known professionally as simply Kenna, is an Ethiopian-born American musician. His track "Say Goodbye To Love" was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in the 2009 Grammy Awards.-Personal life:...
and Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke
Robin Charles Thicke is an Award-winning American R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. Thicke's albums, which he previously released under the moniker Thicke, are noted for their feature of a predominantly R&B sound. Robin Thicke has penned hits for popular artists such as...
to their roster. The label has been under scrutiny for poor management which inevitably led to it's decline.
Resurgence
In 2006, CEO Pharrell released his debut album, In My MindIn My Mind (Pharrell album)
-Notes:* A song titled "Mamacita", which featured Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee was leaked in early 2006 and was supposed to be the third single from the album, but it did not appear on the final track listing, nor was there a video for the song, but it is featured in the movie The Fast and the...
. The album provided another two hits for the label and capitilazed what is the Neptunes sound. These singles were "Can I Have It Like That
Can I Have It like That
"Can I Have It Like That" is a song performed by rapper Pharrell Williams featuring Gwen Stefani. It was written and produced by Williams for his 2006 debut album In My Mind, and the song is the opening track. The song's hook comes from a one-line contribution from Stefani, used as part of a...
", with Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
, and "Number One
Number One (Pharrell song)
"Number One" is the third single by rapper, producer, and singer Pharrell. The heavily synthesized song, produced by Pharrell, is from his debut album In My Mind and features rapper Kanye West. The single was released in the UK on August 21, 2006 according to his official UK mailing list...
", with Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
. Other releases in 2006 were Robin Thicke's second album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke
The Evolution of Robin Thicke
The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Robin Thicke, released by Star Trak/Interscope Records on October 3, 2006 . Guest appearances from Faith Evans, Lil Wayne and Pharrell where included. The album was re-released as a Deluxe Edition on February...
, which featured the hit, "Lost Without U
Lost Without U
"Lost Without U" is the second official single released from Robin Thicke's second album The Evolution of Robin Thicke .-Writing and inspiration:...
." The last 2006 release was Clipse
Clipse
Clipse is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based hip hop duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is heavily affiliated with production team The Neptunes and signed to Star Trak Entertainment.- Exclusive Audio Footage :The Thornton brothers were born in The Bronx, New...
's second album, Hell Hath No Fury
Hell Hath No Fury
Hell Hath No Fury is the critically acclaimed second album of Virginia hip hop duo Clipse, released on December 7, 2006 in the U.S. and in November of 2006 in some parts of Europe. Like the group's debut album, Hell Hath No Fury is produced by The Neptunes. The guest appearances are limited to...
, the album featured another hit for the label, "Mr. Me Too
Mr. Me Too
"Mr. Me Too" is the first single from the Clipse album Hell Hath No Fury. The song was produced by and features Pharrell.-Song information:...
." This was their first release through their Re-Up Records imprint. Because of constant delays on the album's release date, and a small amount of production, then low record sales, Clipse asked for their release from the Jive Records
Jive Records
Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
label with in terms released them from Star Trak Entertainment moving their Re-Up Records imprint to Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
. Star Trak Entertainment has since signed Teyana Taylor to their roster, along with Chester French
Chester French
Chester French is an American indie pop band consisting of lead vocalist and songwriter David-Andrew 'D.A.' Wallach and multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Maxwell Drummey...
, Natasha Ramos, and Jack Venom. In 2007, Kenna
Kenna
Kenna Zemedkun, known professionally as simply Kenna, is an Ethiopian-born American musician. His track "Say Goodbye To Love" was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in the 2009 Grammy Awards.-Personal life:...
released his album, Make Sure They See My Face
Make Sure They See My Face
Make Sure They See My Face is the second album by Kenna.When the album was first announced in 2005, it was named Make Sure They See My Face. Then, in 2006, it was shortened to just Face. Since then it has returned to the original, longer title. The album was co-produced by Chad Hugo of The Neptunes...
. Releases for 2008 Included N*E*R*D and Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke
Robin Charles Thicke is an Award-winning American R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. Thicke's albums, which he previously released under the moniker Thicke, are noted for their feature of a predominantly R&B sound. Robin Thicke has penned hits for popular artists such as...
. Releases for 2009 included Chester French
Chester French
Chester French is an American indie pop band consisting of lead vocalist and songwriter David-Andrew 'D.A.' Wallach and multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Maxwell Drummey...
, Teyana Taylor, Kenna
Kenna
Kenna Zemedkun, known professionally as simply Kenna, is an Ethiopian-born American musician. His track "Say Goodbye To Love" was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in the 2009 Grammy Awards.-Personal life:...
, Clipse
Clipse
Clipse is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based hip hop duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is heavily affiliated with production team The Neptunes and signed to Star Trak Entertainment.- Exclusive Audio Footage :The Thornton brothers were born in The Bronx, New...
and Teriyaki Boyz
Teriyaki Boyz
Teriyaki Boyz is a Japanese hip hop group from Tokyo, Japan. The group consists of Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, Verbal from M-Flo, rapper Wise and Nigo, the DJ and founder of the popular Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape...
.
Discography
| Year | Information |
|---|---|
| 2001 | N.E.R.D - In Search of...
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| 2002 | Clipse Clipse Clipse is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based hip hop duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is heavily affiliated with production team The Neptunes and signed to Star Trak Entertainment.- Exclusive Audio Footage :The Thornton brothers were born in The Bronx, New... - Lord Willin' Lord Willin' Lord Willin' is the debut album from Virginia hip-hop duo Clipse. Released in late 2002, the album was certified gold by the RIAA on October 1, 2002... Grindin' "Grindin" is the second single from the Virginia Beach rap duo Clipse. The song was produced by The Neptunes and featured on the Clipse's debut album, Lord Willin... ", "When the Last Time When the Last Time "When the Last Time" is the second official single from the Clipse's album Lord Willin. It reached #19 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group's highest-charting single. The video features a freestyle from comedian Shawty.-Charts:... ", "Ma, I Don't Love Her Ma, I Don't Love Her "Ma, I Don't Love Her" is the third official single from the Clipse off their album Lord Willin. It features Faith Evans and was produced by The Neptunes.... ", "Cot Damn" |
| 2003 | The Neptunes The Neptunes The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s... - The Neptunes Present... Clones The Neptunes Present... Clones Clones is an album of songs from various artists, produced by the production duo of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, known as The Neptunes. It was released on August 19, 2003, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart... Frontin' "Frontin", is a 2003 song by producer Pharrell. The title refers to putting up a facade , typically to impress peers. The song features rapper Jay-Z, is written by Pharrell and produced by The Neptunes. At the time he insisted the single was a one-off, and that he was purely a producer and not a... ", "Light Your Ass On Fire", "Hot Damn", "It Blows My Mind" |
| Kelis Kelis Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers (born August 21, 1971 is an American musical artist. She is a BRIT Award, Q Award and NME Award winner and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She has had nine top 10 singles on the UK Singles Chart... - Tasty Milkshake (song) "Milkshake" is a song by American recording artist Kelis and the lead single from her third studio album, Tasty. The song was released in the United States on August 25, 2003, by Star Trak and Arista Records, and internationally on November 24. It was written and produced by The Neptunes, a duo... ", "Trick Me Trick Me "Trick Me" is a song by American recording artist Kelis. It was released as the second single from her third studio album, Tasty in April 2004. It was not released in the United States as her American label, Arista, folded after the release of Tasty, and she was transferred to Jive. In Europe, she... ", "Millionaire Millionaire (song) "Millionaire" is a song by American R&B singer–songwriter Kelis, featuring American singer–rapper André 3000—half of the hip hop duo OutKast. Written by Kelis and André 3000 who also served as the producer, the song was released in October 2004 as the third single from Kelis' third studio album,... ", "In Public In Public "In Public" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Kelis, featuring American rapper Nas. It was written by Rockwilder and Kelis and produced by Rockwilder for Kelis' third studio album, Tasty . As the song title implies, its lyrics deal with public sex.The song was released in the United... " |
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| 2004 | N.E.R.D - Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die is the second album for rock band N*E*R*D consisting of Pharrell and Chad Hugo of production team the Neptunes and Shay Haley released on March 23, 2004.-Production:... She Wants to Move "She Wants to Move" is a single by hip hop and rock group N*E*R*D from their album Fly or Die. It was written by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo.... ", "Maybe" |
| Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school... - R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece Drop It Like It's Hot "Drop It Like It's Hot" is a 2004 rap number-one hit single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell. Snoop performs the chorus and the second and third verses , while Pharrell performs the first verse.... ", "Let's Get Blown Let's Get Blown "Let's Get Blown" is the second single release from Snoop Dogg's album R&G The Masterpiece, produced by The Neptunes and featuring Pharrell. It did not repeat the success of "Drop It Like It's Hot", but it filled the gap between the aforementioned song and the club hit "Signs"... ", "Signs Signs (song) "Signs" is the third single from rapper Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album, R&G : The Masterpiece . It was produced by The Neptunes, and it features singers Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake. The single was released in March 2005.... ", "Ups & Downs Ups & Downs "Ups & Downs"/"Bang Out" is the fourth single of Snoop Dogg's album R&G The Masterpiece. It is the first one that wasn't produced by The Neptunes... ", "Step Yo Game Up" |
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| 2005 | The High Speed Scene The High Speed Scene - External links :*... - The High Speed Scene The High Speed Scene (album) Producer: Dana Deathray and The High Speed SceneThe High Speed Scene is the self-titled 3rd release and debut studio album by Power pop band The High Speed Scene. It was released on March 22, 2005 by Star Trak and Interscope records. The Iroc-Z Song was featured in the video game MVP Baseball 2005... |
| Slim Thug Slim Thug Stayve Jerome Thomas , better known as Slim Thug, Boss Hogg or Thug Boss, is an American rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, "Still Tippin'".... - Already Platinum Already Platinum - Samples :* "3 Kings"** "Secretary" by Betty Wright* "Miss Mary"** "A Moment With You" by George Michael- Chart history :Album... Like a Boss "Like a Boss" is the tenth track with jarden innit and fourth single from The Lonely Island's debut album Incredibad. The song is a parody of the first official single from Slim Thug's first album Already Platinum, also named 'Like a Boss'... ", "3 Kings 3 Kings (song) "3 Kings" is the second single from rapper Slim Thug's first album Already Platinum. The song was produced by Mr. Lee and features Atlanta rapper T.I. and UGK member Bun B. The song peaked at #78 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song samples Betty Wright "Secretary"-Charts:... ", "I Ain't Heard Of That", "Diamonds (Remix)", "Incredible Feelin'" |
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| 2006 | Pharrell - In My Mind In My Mind (Pharrell album) -Notes:* A song titled "Mamacita", which featured Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee was leaked in early 2006 and was supposed to be the third single from the album, but it did not appear on the final track listing, nor was there a video for the song, but it is featured in the movie The Fast and the... Can I Have It like That "Can I Have It Like That" is a song performed by rapper Pharrell Williams featuring Gwen Stefani. It was written and produced by Williams for his 2006 debut album In My Mind, and the song is the opening track. The song's hook comes from a one-line contribution from Stefani, used as part of a... ", "Angel Angel (Pharrell song) "Angel" is the second European single from Pharrell's debut album, In My Mind . It debuted on November 29, 2005 in the UK and was backed heavily by BBC Radio 1 where at one point it was their most played record... ", "Number One Number One (Pharrell song) "Number One" is the third single by rapper, producer, and singer Pharrell. The heavily synthesized song, produced by Pharrell, is from his debut album In My Mind and features rapper Kanye West. The single was released in the UK on August 21, 2006 according to his official UK mailing list... ", "That Girl" |
| Robin Thicke Robin Thicke Robin Charles Thicke is an Award-winning American R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. Thicke's albums, which he previously released under the moniker Thicke, are noted for their feature of a predominantly R&B sound. Robin Thicke has penned hits for popular artists such as... - The Evolution of Robin Thicke The Evolution of Robin Thicke The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Robin Thicke, released by Star Trak/Interscope Records on October 3, 2006 . Guest appearances from Faith Evans, Lil Wayne and Pharrell where included. The album was re-released as a Deluxe Edition on February... Wanna Love U Girl "Wanna Love You Girl" is the lead single by blue-eyed soul singer/songwriter Robin Thicke from his second album The Evolution of Robin Thicke.... ", "Lost Without U Lost Without U "Lost Without U" is the second official single released from Robin Thicke's second album The Evolution of Robin Thicke .-Writing and inspiration:... ", "Can U Believe Can U Believe "Can U Believe" is the third single from Robin Thicke's second studio album The Evolution of Robin Thicke. Originally "Got 2 Be Down" was expected to be the 3rd single but due to Faith Evans' recent pregnancy plans the release for the single were scrapped even though the song has already began... ", "Got 2 Be Down Got 2 Be Down "Got 2 Be Down" is the fourth and final single from Robin Thicke's second studio album The Evolution of Robin Thicke. It was officially released to radio stations on October 2, 2007. Originally "Got 2 Be Down" was expected to be the 3rd single but due to Faith Evans' pregnancy plans the release... " |
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| Clipse Clipse Clipse is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based hip hop duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is heavily affiliated with production team The Neptunes and signed to Star Trak Entertainment.- Exclusive Audio Footage :The Thornton brothers were born in The Bronx, New... - Hell Hath No Fury Hell Hath No Fury Hell Hath No Fury is the critically acclaimed second album of Virginia hip hop duo Clipse, released on December 7, 2006 in the U.S. and in November of 2006 in some parts of Europe. Like the group's debut album, Hell Hath No Fury is produced by The Neptunes. The guest appearances are limited to... Mr. Me Too "Mr. Me Too" is the first single from the Clipse album Hell Hath No Fury. The song was produced by and features Pharrell.-Song information:... ", "Wamp Wamp (What It Do) Wamp Wamp (What It Do) "Wamp Wamp " is the second single from the 2006 Clipse album Hell Hath No Fury. The song features Slim Thug and was produced by Pharrell.... " |
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| 2007 | Kenna Kenna Kenna Zemedkun, known professionally as simply Kenna, is an Ethiopian-born American musician. His track "Say Goodbye To Love" was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in the 2009 Grammy Awards.-Personal life:... - Make Sure They See My Face Make Sure They See My Face Make Sure They See My Face is the second album by Kenna.When the album was first announced in 2005, it was named Make Sure They See My Face. Then, in 2006, it was shortened to just Face. Since then it has returned to the original, longer title. The album was co-produced by Chad Hugo of The Neptunes... |
| 2008 | N.E.R.D - Seeing Sounds Seeing Sounds Seeing Sounds is the third studio album by American funk rock band N.E.R.D released June 10, 2008 on Star Trak Entertainment and Interscope Records in the United States. After ending their contract with Virgin Records in 2005, the band felt their previous album Fly or Die was too consistent. Using... Spaz (song) "Spaz" is a song by funk rock/hip hop group N.E.R.D released as the second single from their third studio album Seeing Sounds.The song peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart upon release in 2008... ", "Sooner or Later" |
| Robin Thicke Robin Thicke Robin Charles Thicke is an Award-winning American R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. Thicke's albums, which he previously released under the moniker Thicke, are noted for their feature of a predominantly R&B sound. Robin Thicke has penned hits for popular artists such as... - Something Else Something Else (Robin Thicke album) -Singles:*Magic*The Sweetest Love*Dreamworld - A video for the song, directed by Anthony Mandler was released on February 11, but no further information shows that the song will be released officially.... Magic (Robin Thicke song) "Magic" is a song by American R&B singer Robin Thicke. The R&B jazz-inspired song was produced in 2008 for Robin Thicke's third studio album, Something Else. "Magic" is a R&B uptempo song, with its live instrumentation varied; including conga, horn, violin, and piano. The song's lyrics refer to a... , "The Sweetest Love The Sweetest Love "The Sweetest Love" is a song by American R&B singer Robin Thicke. The R&B ballad is the follow-up single to the moderately successful "Magic" and is the second official single from Something Else... ", "Dreamworld" |
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| 2009 | Teriyaki Boyz Teriyaki Boyz Teriyaki Boyz is a Japanese hip hop group from Tokyo, Japan. The group consists of Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, Verbal from M-Flo, rapper Wise and Nigo, the DJ and founder of the popular Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape... - Serious Japanese Serious Japanese Serious Japanese is the second album released by Japanese hip-hop group Teriyaki Boyz. It was released on January 28, 2009 in Japan by Star Trak Entertainment, and on February 3, 2009 worldwide.-Track listing:... I Still Love H.E.R. "I Still Love H.E.R." is a song by J-Hip-hop group, Teriyaki Boyz released as the first single from their studio album Serious Japanese. The single was produced by and featured American rap artist Kanye West... ", "Zock On! Zock On! "Zock On!" is a single by Japanese hip hop group Teriyaki Boyz, released as the second single from their second studio album Serious Japanese. It was produced by The Neptunes and features Busta Rhymes and Pharrell... ", "Work That! Work That! "Work That!" is the third single from Japanese hip-hop group Teriyaki Boyz's studio album Serious Japanese. The song features Pharrell and Chris Brown.-Charts:... ", "Teriyaking" |
| Chester French Chester French Chester French is an American indie pop band consisting of lead vocalist and songwriter David-Andrew 'D.A.' Wallach and multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Maxwell Drummey... - Love the Future Love the Future Love the Future is the debut album by the band Chester French, which was released on April 21, 2009 under the record label Star Trak Entertainment.-Background:... She Loves Everybody "She Loves Everybody" is a song by the band Chester French. It is the first single from their debut album Love the Future.The single was released as an EP and featured packinging in the style of a condom wrapper, due to the themes considered in the eponymous song, in particular referencing the... " |
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| Fast & Furious (soundtrack) Fast & Furious (soundtrack) The official soundtrack for Fast & Furious was released on March 31, 2009 on Star Trak Entertainment. The first single from the soundtrack is "Blanco," performed by Pitbull featuring Pharrell and produced by The Neptunes. The second single from the album is "Krazy" by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon. The... Blanco (song) "Blanco" is a song by rapper Pitbull released as the first single from the soundtrack of the film Fast & Furious. It features Pharrell. The single was released on March 24, 2009.-Music video:... ", "Krazy Krazy (song) "Krazy" is first single released by Pitbull from his album Rebelution. It features crunk rapper Lil Jon. The song peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., making it Pitbull's third highest peak on the chart. The song samples Federico Franchi's 2007 song, "Cream"... ", "Bad Girls" |
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| Clipse Clipse Clipse is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based hip hop duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is heavily affiliated with production team The Neptunes and signed to Star Trak Entertainment.- Exclusive Audio Footage :The Thornton brothers were born in The Bronx, New... - Til the Casket Drops Til the Casket Drops -Charts:-External links:* at Metacritic... Kinda Like a Big Deal "Kinda Like a Big Deal" is the street single from rap duo Clipse's third studio album Til the Casket Drops. . It features Kanye West.-Song information:The track was released online on Clipse's PlayCloths clothing line's blog on April 20, 2009... ","I'm Good I'm Good "I'm Good" is an R&B song released in 2004 by American R&B vocal trio, Blaque. The song was written by Rodney Jerkins, LeShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, and group member Natina Reed, and produced by Rodney Jerkins. "I'm Good" was released as the second single from Blaque's third studio album... ", "Popular Demand" |
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| Robin Thicke Robin Thicke Robin Charles Thicke is an Award-winning American R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. Thicke's albums, which he previously released under the moniker Thicke, are noted for their feature of a predominantly R&B sound. Robin Thicke has penned hits for popular artists such as... - Sex Therapy Sex therapy Sex therapy is the treatment of sexual dysfunction, such as non-consummation, premature ejaculation , erectile dysfunction, low libido, unwanted sexual fetishes, sexual addiction, painful sex, or a lack of sexual confidence, assisting people who are recovering from sexual assault, problems commonly... Sex Therapy (song) "Sex Therapy" is a song by American R&B singer Robin Thicke. The R&B ballad is the lead single from his album Sex Therapy.The song was released to the radio on October 20, 2009... ", "Rollacoasta", "It’s in the Mornin’", "Shakin' It 4 Daddy" |
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| 2010 | Despicable Me (soundtrack) Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was soundtrack to the film of the same name, and it was released on July 6, 2010. It features new songs from the film written, performed, and/or produced by composed by Pharrell Williams, and performances by Destinee & Paris, The Sylvers, Robin... |